set this up with a friend who knows a lot about these things. my previous extender was the dlink 1520. reading the reviews I expected this thing to have twice the range or more. I set it in the same spot the dlink was and it says no reception (the orange light stays on) I move it very close to the...

I've been using this for a few weeks now, and it works exactly as it's supposed to, despite what others might say. However you WILL need to UPDATE it first. The instructions on the website, are quite clear on how to do this, just follow them step by step.

The RE450 is simple to use and effective. A once weak wifi area of my home has been transformed.

Few things are more frustrating than spotty WiFi coverage in your home or office. It makes for a troublesome experience with slow connection speeds, interrupted downloads, and horrible lag or latency issues.

The TP-Link AC1750 Wi-Fi Range Extender (RE450) is an excellent choice if you're looking to extend the reach of your wireless network. It offers solid close-proximity throughput, and performed wonderfully on our range tests. Moreover, it's a cinch to install.

Easy setup; Very good throughput and range performance in testing

Bulky; No pass-through outlet

When it works, it works well. Unfortunately it just stops every day and has to be restarted - rendering it useless for normal operation.